MediaShout
Church presentation software sold mainly as a one-time site licence.
- Subscription
- One-time
- Free Trial
Overview
MediaShout is a church presentation application for lyrics, scripture, sermon slides, announcements and media. MediaShout 7 includes 70 Bible translations, a song library with CCLI SongSelect import and automatic reporting, PowerPoint import and NDI input and output. It is primarily sold as a one-time site licence covering unlimited computers, with an optional yearly membership for support, training and media, and a lower-cost single-computer subscription edition (LE).
Pricing: Windows site licence $599; Mac site licence $499. Essentials and Complete bundles add a first year of Plus membership ($199/year) and Shift Worship Media. MediaShout LE is a $198/year single-computer subscription without a stage display. 14-day fully functional trial.
Supported platforms
The pricing page lists a Mac edition, but its product link refers to MediaShout 6, so feature parity of the Mac version with MediaShout 7 for Windows is unclear.
Features
- Supported Supported
- Partial Partial
- Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
- Not supported Not supported
- Unknown Unknown
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Content
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Songs & lyrics Supported
- Song library Supported
- Import from other presentation software Unknown
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Supported: Lyrics can be imported through the CCLI SongSelect integration.
- Chord charts for musicians Unknown
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Motion backgrounds are available, with Shift Worship Media included in the Complete bundle.
- CCLI usage reporting Supported: Songs used are reported to CCLI automatically; listed for the Windows version.
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Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: About 70 translations, including public-domain and copyrighted versions, are included with the licence.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Supported: Copyrighted translations are among the 70 included at no additional cost.
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Slides & presentations Supported
- PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint slides can be imported as images or as editable MediaShout cues.
- Keynote Unknown
- Google Slides Unknown
- Canva Unknown
- PDF Unknown
- Plays slide animations & transitions Partial: MediaShout's own slides support text animations and transitions; it is not stated that imported PowerPoint animations are kept.
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Media Supported
- Video playback Supported
- Audio playback Supported
- Images Supported: Unsplash and Pixabay images and videos can be searched and inserted from within the software.
- YouTube / online video Unknown
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Inputs & other sources Supported
- Live camera / capture card Supported: Live video feeds (cameras, phones, other apps) via NDI.
- Screen sharing Unknown
- Web pages Unknown
- Countdown timers & clocks Unknown
- On-screen messages & alerts Unknown
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown
Languages
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Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Unknown
- Songs in other languages Unknown
- Bibles in other languages Unknown
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- Bible translations side by side Supported: Dual Bible display can show two translations or languages on screen.
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown
Integrations
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Software integrations Unknown
- Planning Center Unknown
- ChurchSuite Unknown
- WorshipTools Planning Unknown
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Hardware control Unknown
- MIDI Unknown
- DMX lighting Unknown
- Stream Deck / Companion Unknown
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Automation & extensibility Unknown
- Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Unknown
- Plugins / extensions Unknown
- Built-in scripting / macros Unknown
- Webhooks / triggers to other systems Unknown
- MCP server for AI assistants Unknown
- AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting) Unknown
Presenting & control
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Screens & outputs Supported
- Multiple audience screens Supported: Control screen, main display and an optional third output for stage/confidence or livestream.
- Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: Not included in the LE edition.
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Lower-third templates are included.
- Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown
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Broadcast video Supported
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Built-in streaming & recording Unknown
- Stream to any RTMP destination Unknown
- YouTube Live Unknown
- Facebook Live Unknown
- Record the output to a file Unknown
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TV output Unknown
- Apple TV app Unknown
- Android / Google TV app Unknown
- Fire TV app Unknown
- Roku app Unknown
- Chromecast / AirPlay Unknown
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Connectivity & collaboration Supported
- Cloud sync of library Unknown
- Works fully offline Unknown
- Remote control from phone or tablet Supported: MediaShout Remote app for iOS (added in 7.3); standard USB presentation remotes also work.
- Multiple operators at once Unknown
- Web native (runs in a browser) Not supported
Notes
- Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):
- Lyrics can be imported through the CCLI SongSelect integration.
- Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting:
- Songs used are reported to CCLI automatically; listed for the Windows version.
- Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:
- Motion backgrounds are available, with Shift Worship Media included in the Complete bundle.
- Bible: Free translations included:
- About 70 translations, including public-domain and copyrighted versions, are included with the licence.
- Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.):
- Copyrighted translations are among the 70 included at no additional cost.
- Multilingual: Bible translations side by side:
- Dual Bible display can show two translations or languages on screen.
- Slides & presentations: PowerPoint:
- PowerPoint slides can be imported as images or as editable MediaShout cues.
- Slides & presentations: Plays slide animations & transitions:
- MediaShout's own slides support text animations and transitions; it is not stated that imported PowerPoint animations are kept.
- Media: Images:
- Unsplash and Pixabay images and videos can be searched and inserted from within the software.
- Broadcast video: NDI:
- Since version 7.4, NDI feeds can be shown in presentations and outputs can be sent over NDI.
- Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card:
- Live video feeds (cameras, phones, other apps) via NDI.
- Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:
- Control screen, main display and an optional third output for stage/confidence or livestream.
- Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor:
- Not included in the LE edition.
- Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:
- Lower-third templates are included.
- Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet:
- MediaShout Remote app for iOS (added in 7.3); standard USB presentation remotes also work.
Frequently asked questions
What is MediaShout?
MediaShout is church presentation software by MediaShout. Church presentation software sold mainly as a one-time site licence.
How much does MediaShout cost?
MediaShout uses a one-time purchase or subscription pricing model, starting at $599 one-time (Windows site licence). A free trial is available. Windows site licence $599; Mac site licence $499. Essentials and Complete bundles add a first year of Plus membership ($199/year) and Shift Worship Media. MediaShout LE is a $198/year single-computer subscription without a stage display. 14-day fully functional trial.
What platforms does MediaShout run on?
MediaShout runs on Windows and macOS. The pricing page lists a Mac edition, but its product link refers to MediaShout 6, so feature parity of the Mac version with MediaShout 7 for Windows is unclear.
Is MediaShout open source?
No. MediaShout is proprietary software.
Does MediaShout include a Bible?
Yes, MediaShout has built-in Bible support.
Which slide formats can MediaShout show?
MediaShout supports PowerPoint.
What are the best alternatives to MediaShout?
Similar tools include ProPresenter, SongBeamer, WorshipTools Presenter, EasyWorship, and Holyrics.
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